August 26, 2021
Agenda:
- ITAP package comments discussion
- Presentation on Stocktaking Report on Competency Based Education
- Update on safe back-to-school campaign
- Update on emergencies
- Updates from Development Partners
July 16, 2021
Agenda:
- Presentation of the MoES on education needs including infrastructure damage as a result of Rasht Valley Earthquake and other recent emergencies
- Questions and interventions from DP towards strategic response
July 1, 2021
Agenda:
- Review/endorsement of LEG TORs based on LEG self-evaluation
- Update on GPE Compact Development
- Establishment of WASH in schools coordination sub-group
- Updates from Development Partners
- AOB
June 3, 2021
Agenda:
- Khatlon flooding- Education Rapid needs assessment
- Updates from partners
- AoB
May 17, 2021
Agenda:
- ITAP package discussion of final draft and next steps
May 3, 2021
Agenda:
- Presentation and updates on Partnership compact development process
April 1, 2021
Agenda:
- Presentation of completed assessment on ICT Competency of Teachers in Republic of Tajikistan (UNESCO)
- Introduction to national assessment on ICT in education equipment/devices needs and school connectivity mapping (UNICEF in partnership with EU)
- Introduction to National Situational Analysis for access and participation to health care, education, social protection, and livelihood ad physical access for PwD (JICA)
- Update on Competency Based Education stock-taking exercise (UNICEF/IsDB/GPE)
- Updates from DPs
- AoB
March 31, 2021
Agenda:
- Overview of national requirements
- Presentation of MOES established WG around Compact process and priority selection
- Joint discussion on Compact priorities
- Next steps and timeline
March 10, 2021
Agenda:
- Presentation from GPE on Compact
- Discussion of next steps with the DP and WG
March 4, 2021
Agenda:
- Welcome speech
- “Road Map to mobilize and secure public, private and donor funding to support implementation of the National Education Development Strategy 2030” – strategic vision and actions
- Building joint efforts around early childhood education costing and financing to improve financial mechanisms and increase public spending for ECE in Tajikistan – ECE financial framework review
- Better Early Learning and Development at Scale (BELDS) initiative under KIX ECE – innovative and consultative approach to strengthen national capacities to plan; cost and finance; and monitor ECE programmes
- Public Finance Management for School Feeding in the Republic of Tajikistan
- Coffee-Break
- Simulation for Education (SimuED) – education sector-wide simulation model to estimate resources, cost and policy to implement education sector plans
- Financing SDGs and education – fiscal space assessment, a diagnosis of systemic off-budget bottlenecks, and introduction of a tool for tracking and reporting of on-budget SDG financing
- Q&A session
- Closing remarks
February 18, 2021
Agenda:
- Opening Remarks (Minister/Deputy Minister)
- Introductions
- Scene setting – background (Alberto Biancoli)
- Introduction of the GPE Secretariat Team (GPE Secretariat Country Lead – Tariq Khan)
- Remarks from the GPE Secretariat (GPE Secretariat Regional Manager – Nilse Ryman)
- Presentation Lead (Tariq Khan/GPE Secretariat Team)
- Break (Coffee/Tea)
- Presentation Lead (Tariq Khan/GPE Secretariat Team)
- General Discussion; Questions/Answers; Next steps
- Summing-up (Alberto Biancoli)
- Closing Remarks (Minister/Deputy Minister)
February 3, 2021
Agenda:
- Welcome speech by the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan
- Introductory remarks by the representative of Global Partnership for Education
- Introductory remarks by the Representative of UNICEF, Tajikistan
- Presentation on the key priorities of the NSED until 2030 and operationalization plan
- Remarks from Representatives of Development Partners
- Discussion on NSED operationalization
January 21, 2021
Agenda:
- Update on action points and NSED 2030 launch
- Introduction to stocktaking exercise of Competency Based Education Reform (IsDB-GPE)
- DCC/LEG strengthening – participants, TORs, MoES participation and roles
- Updates from Development Partners
- AOB
January 7, 2021
Agenda:
- Update on the approval process of the concept of assessment
- Focus on education costing and financing, including UNESCO-UNICEF overview of education simulation exercise and SDG 4 financing project.
- Updates from partners
- AoB
December 10, 2020
Agenda:
- Revision of the National Concept Document on Assessment.
November 26, 2020
Agenda:
- Introduction to GPE new funding cycle 2021-2024
- Results from working groups on Assessment and Inclusive Education
- Development Partners contributions to MTEAP and NSED
- Updates from Development Partners on ongoing interventions
- AoB
November 12, 2020
Agenda:
- Presentation on school-based monitoring of safe back-to-school campaign
- Follow-up on Action Points
- Launch of NSED and role of DCC/LEG
- AOB
October 29, 2020
Agenda:
- Review of last meeting action points – see attached minutes;
- DCC contact list;
- Updates on Development Partners interventions;
- AOB.
October 15, 2020
Agenda:
- Review of last meeting action points;
- Update on NSED 2021-2030 and Working Groups on IE and Assessment;
- Update on Development Partners interventions;
- AOB
October 1, 2020
Agenda:
- Review of last meeting action points;
- Update on safe school operations;
- Update from Development Partners interventions; 4. AOB
September 17, 2020
Agenda:
- Follow up on previous meeting’s action points and updates
- Updates from Development Partners
- AOB
September 10, 2020
Agenda:
- Updates on back-to-school campaign
- Updates from Development Partners
- AOB
September 3, 2020
Agenda:
- Updates on back-to-school campaign
- Updates from Development Partners
- AOB
August 20, 2020
Agenda:
- Updates on back-to-school campaign
- Updates from Development Partners
- AOB
August 13, 2020
Agenda:
- Review of GPE stretch indicator on national assessment framework as part of GPE/IsDB ESPIG approved programme.
August 6, 2020
Agenda:
- Follow up on last week’s meeting with the MoES on schools reopening
- Updates from partners
- AoB
July 30, 2020
Agenda:
- Presentation on ERNA findings
- Update on reopening of school and back-to-school campaign (including follow-up on joint MOES and MOHSP rapid school assessment)
- Partners updates on upcoming interventions and trainings
July 16, 2020
Agenda:
- National Education Strategy and Independent Appraisal Review
July 9, 2020
Agenda:
- Follow up on previous DCC meeting’s action points
- Updates from partners
- AOB
July 2, 2020
Agenda:
- Follow up on previous DCC meeting’s action points
- Updates from partners
- AOB
June 25, 2020
Agenda:
- Follow up on previous DCC meeting’s action points
- Updates from partners
- AoB (back-to-school, teachers’ trainings)
June 16, 2020
Agenda:
Independent Appraisal
- Main policy issues in the sectoral dialog in the coming years
- Education sector Monitoring system (EMIS, Quality of Action Plans and other tools, ownership and leadership)
- MoES capacities for the implementation and M&E phases
- coordination with decentralized level and Joint sector reviews
- NSED risks and mitigation
- responsibility of accurate documentation and on time in the NSED development and implementation process
June 11, 2020
Agenda:
- Follow up on previous DCC meeting’s action points and updates from partners
- AOB
June 4, 2020
Agenda:
- Review and follow up of previous meeting’s action points and updates from partners
- Presentation and discussion of the preliminary results of ERNA
May 21, 2020
Agenda:
- Review and follow up on action points from previous meeting
- Follow up on action points, updates from partners and AOB
May 14, 2020
Agenda:
- Update on school closure and ongoing work with the MoES
- Follow up on action points, updates from partners and AOB
May 7, 2020
Agenda:
- Update on school closure and discussion with the MoES
- Follow up on action points, updates from partners and AOB
April 30, 2020
Agenda:
- Update on school closure/holiday and Education Response Plan
- Updates and follow up on action points
April 23, 2020
Agenda:
- Review of Action Points as per last week meeting
- Updates on COVID Education Response and updates from DPs
- Updates from development partners
- AOB
April 16, 2020
Agenda:
- Update on Education preparedness response plan and funding
- Updates on school-based communication campaign and rapid assessment and TV lessons
- DPs update on ongoing intervenetions
April 9, 2020
Agenda:
- Welcoming remarks: Imomzoda Muhammadyusuf Saidali, Minister of Education and Science
- Overall presentation on MoES National education preparedness and response plan for COVID-19 – Naziri Latofat Qahor, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan
- Brief presentation of the key proposed scenarios under the COVID-19 Response Plan – Alberto Biancoli, Chief of Education, UNICEF, Tajikistan
- Updates from Development Partners on contributions to National Education Preparedness and Response plan for COVID-19
- Conclusions, next steps summary and wrap up – Naziri Latofat Qahor, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan
April 1, 2020
Agenda:
Response 1: Keep school safe and COVID-19 free (ongoing)
- Guidance for children (age/grade appropriate)
- Guidance for teachers and education personnel
- Messages and guidance for parents
Response 2: Preparedness and Contingency Planning (to be developed).
Response 3: Ensure continuity of learning through flexible and remote/home-based modalities (initiated).
- Exploring the feasibility of adapting digital/e-learning solutions already mapped for urban areas;
- Developing TV lessons targeting core grades and subjects (including multi-lingual and sign language) as the only way of reaching rural areas;
- Activating home-based lesson planning with teacher support (this is ongoing including technical discussion with MoES);
March 18, 2020
Agenda:
- UNICEF to share latest updates on key messages and ongoing communication campaign implemented at school and community level;
- Other agencies to share updates on related interventions;
- DPs to discuss the development of school emergency and contingency plans;
February 11, 2020
Agenda:
- review technical support provided so far on this agenda
- update each other on latest developments.
- decide on next steps in terms of coordinating technical support to MoES.
- Presentation of latest National Sector Education Development (NSED) document and overview of the changes proposed by working groups
- Update on GPE Quality Assurance Process
- Mid Term Education Action Plan 2021-2023- Discussion and updates from partners
October 28, 2019
Agenda:
- Presentation – global education environment
- Updates from partners
- Updates on NSED 2021-2030 development process
- AOB
October 25, 2019
Agenda:
- Review of the GPE QARII including feedback and comments to PAD
- Revision and endorsement of variable indicators by LEG in line with GPE comments
October 16, 2019
Agenda:
- Feedback from GPE evaluation team and discussion with partners.
- Exchange of views on how to strengthen LEG coordination and further outlook of the LEG
September 10, 2019
Agenda:
- Consultative Meeting with the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) and
- members of the Local Education Group (LEG)
August 2, 2019
Agenda
- Updates on the National Strategy for Education Development (NSED) 2021-2030 development process
- Presentation from the MoES on education sector priorities
- AOB
November 19, 2018 Agenda:
- Information about the decision on selection of the Grant Agent for GPE Multiplier Fund;
- Update on the new development and modalities of engagement of Development Coordination Council (DCC);
- The plans for the Joint Sector Review and the status of the Medium Term Education Action Plan 2018-2020;
- Discussion about the MoES’ request related to provision of school equipments
- AOB
March 14, 2018
Agenda
1. Update on the recent developments in education supported by DPs:
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- EAP 2018-2020
- GPE Multiplier Fund
- WB ECD analytical work
2. Strengthen coordination with the MoES in order to build a common understanding and capacity in different areas of support provided by development partners, such as:
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- Teacher performance, teacher observation and Teacher Competency Framework as a basis for constructive feedback and mentoring/coaching
- Learning Assessment coordination and update on the status of the assessment matrix of DPs to and
- Inclusive education strategies, models and materials development
November 2, 2017
Agenda:
· Assessment:
· Presentation and clarification of key outputs of each project supported by DPs related to assessment
· Clarification of the two working groups on assessment
· Identification of the areas that need close coordination and collaboration (e.g.: assessment framework development)
· Development of a collaborative plan with timeline for key activities and deliverables under each project supported by DPs
· Preparation for a joint meeting with the MoES’ working group on learning assessment
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August 8, 2017
Agenda:
· Curriculum development process and DPs support
· MoES’ plans to transition to 12 years of education system
· Implications of a number of regulations/decrees issued by MoES on students’ testing to transition to upper secondary education, learning assessment, curriculum development etc.
· Joint Sector review update and immediate plans
· Update on the DCC ECD initiative and ideas for way forward
· AOB
June 5, 2017
Agenda:
– Update on Joint Sector Review
– Effectiveness and functionality of the Location Education Group (LEG)
– Discussion on the joint positioning of DPs related to Early Childhood Development as one of the DCC priority areas/initiatives
– Coordination related to learning assessment (tbc)
– DPs’ updates
– AOB